The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-02
cREvY WILL RESIGN.
The Attitude OF Parliament Forces
Him to Surrender.
ParisIans Awaiting Developments
Amid Threats and Rumors.
Disturbances Suppressed by the Po-
lice and Cavalry.

PARIS, Dec. In. DbIOul6uc ycosOAuoJ
had an interview with President Greyy, In
the course OF which he disclosed the nature
of the alleged Russian objections to NJ Fer
~ becoming President He said that the
grave and critical position Of home affairs
required that NJ. Grevy should retain his
| post. There was sure to be an insurrection,
| he said, If Ferry was elected. Derodlede
| apOlogized for his recent hostility TO Presi-
dent Grevy, which he said was occasioned
by the expulsion of Boulanger from the war
Office NJ. Grevy denied that he had ma
neuvred against Gen. Boulanger.
La Lanterne accuses the Ferryites of Of
fering bribes right and left. Fifteen depu-
ties have each, it says, been offered the gov
ernorship in the credit foyer. The paper ap-
peals to President Grevy to remain in office
| to save France.
The Oficial Gazette Of Paris publishes
| this afternoon the withdrawal Of the reSig-
nation Of the Rouvier cabinet. The with
drawal was made at the request OF President
Greyy.
The party of the Right has resolved not to
support any Republican candidate.
Threats have been made Of a revolutions.
| ~ demonstration in trent Of the Chamber of
| Deputies today, but they are not regs rded as
serious. Extensive military and police pre-
cautions have been taken to guard against
an outbreak.
President Grevy this forenoon informed
the Ministerial Council that In view Of
the situation he did not propose to make
communication to Parliament today. The
communication M. Grevy intended to make
was letter resigning the Presidency OF the
Republic.
In the Chamber.
When the Chamber of Deputies assembled
NJ. Rouvier announced that the President
had reconsidered his decision to send mes
sage to the Chamber containing his resigna-
tion, and therefore the Cabinet had again re-
signed. The announcement of the action Of
the Ministry was greeted with continued ap-
plause by the members of the Left.
M. Ricard, president Of the Left groups,
moved that the sitting be suspended. The
members of the right and the extreme Left
murmured at this, and NJ. Cuneo dOrnano
exclaimed, dissolution would be prefer
able"
An adjournment until O'Clock was the re-
suit of a conference between the four Re-
publican groups, who unanimously agreed to
adopt an order of the day declaring the
Chamber awaiting the communication prom
ised from the President, and would adjourn
until O'Clock. When the session was re-
sumed at o'clock, the order submitted met
with applause from both the left and centre.
1t was carried-5H against 3. nj. Rouvier
returned to the palace to communicate 70 N;
that M. Grevy replied, that the ministers
having resigned, could not be charged with
communication to the Chamber.
NJ. Rouvier has freely expressed the opin-
ion that the President will only resign under
the pressure of hostile manifestation by
the Chambers.
The sitting of the Chamber of Deputies
was resumed at $50 o'clock. M. Rouvier as
cended the tribune and announced tnat be
Cd fn MI a
the Chamber on the order Of the day. and
the communication caused the President to
modify his resolution. He had never intend
ed to enter upon conflict with Parliament,
and would therefore send message toithe
Chamber and Senate tomorrow, informing
them of his decision. The President declin-
ed to accept the resignation of the Cabinet,
which therefore retained its functions. nj.
Rouvier's statement was greeted with
cheers, and at its conclusion the Chamber
adjourned until 2p. m. tomorrow.
The Senate adjourned until p. m. tomor-
row.
No doubt is now entertained that the Pres
ident will resign. The congress meets Sat
publicans will be held at Versailles Saturday
crevy In Council.
A council was held at the Elysee Palace
after the second sitting Of the Chamber.
NJ. Rouyier explained the bearing Of the vote
and NJ. Grevy asked each minister his opin-
ion. All said that his immediate resignation
appeared to be peremptory. Grevy replied
that the Chamber had brought about the ex-
isting situation, and the Chamber must bear
the responsibility before the judgment seat
of history. A discussion ensued on the
ministerial declarations to be made In Parli-
ment. Grevy begged Rouvier not to pro-
nounce the word resignation" from the
tribune The use of the word he said.
would be unconstitutional. because con-
gress ought to be summoned Immediately on
the Presidents resignation. which VIII be
announced tomorrow. He authorized M.
Rouvier to informally acquaint the individ-
ual deputies that his resolution was taken
and that in the presence OF the votes In the
Senate and Chamber, it was irrevocable.
M. Grevy alluding TO the intrigues of the
Ferryists said: ut is all very artfully con-
trived but the game is now apparent, 1t
is not to honor human nature. l see those
who play it in a hurry to eat at the presiden-
idential table, but they are going to be dis
appointed
Excitement In the City.
The excitement in the city is intense. A
mob gathered in front Of the palace Of the
Elysee crying for the President to resign,
and revolutionary demonstration was ex-
pected. Troops guard the entrance to the
palace. The crowds in front of the Palais
Bourbon became so demonstrative that the
cavalry were obliged to charge them. Paul
Deroulede and Louis Michel were arrested.
There was big demonstration in front OF
the Russian embassy today, the crowd shout
ing ''Vive la Russie." The police dispersed
the gathering.
proceeded to the Hotel de Vile, followed
by a large crowd, whom he harangued, call
ing for cheers for M. Grevy. The only re-
sponse was cries Of "A bas Ferry" and "De-
missionp' "Demission1 Deroulede and
the crowd was dispersed by the police, De-
roulede refused to go, and was arrested and
taken to the police station. He strongly pro-
tested to the commissary against his incarce-
ration saying. You @ & have no right 70 arrest
al and legal" He was released an hour lat
er and went to the Office of the intransigeant
to draw up protest against the action OF
the police
A good deal of rough skirmishing occurred
during the evening, and several persons sus-
tanned cOntusionS. Twenty were arrested,
the crowds in the meantime vigorously de-
nouncing the police.
Eight regiments of cavalry are In readiness
at Versailles. Yesterday and today the
streets were placarded in all directions with
posters, which were torn down as last as
possible by the police. The placards read as
follows:
"feOple OF fdflS. Inc " puOHC - III udHscts
The Congress Is about to name Grevys successor
There is monstrous conspiracy to deliver the
country to Ferry, the famine breeder; to Ferry,
the Tonquineer; to Ferry, the valet of Bismarck.
Republicans Of all shades, Socialists and Reyolu-
tionists, shall we allow such crime to be perpe-
trated? MOI a thousand times Mol Blood must
not flow needlessly, but we will not reeoil before
any sacrifice to save France from being repre-
sented by the meanest of traitors. Citizens, let
us be ready and watchful- The Republic is in
danger"
All persons arrested were released. None
were injured.
midnight. THE boulevards are calm.
The Municipal Council is sitting with closed
doors.
In the Senate this afternoon. Minister Bar
hey made an announcement similar to that
of M. Rouvier in the Chamber. The Sena-
tors loudly applauded upon hearing that the
Cabinet had resigned. One senator suggest
ed that NJ Grevy be impeached.
Gen. SaDssier informed Nj. Greyy that he
had taken all the requisite steps for the peo-
pies safety.
THE THIRD PARTY.
Ex-cov. st. John Makes a Speech
and a Prediction.